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May 23, 2000
Consent Agenda
Oral Communications 1:30 Scheduled and Regular
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******CONSENT AGENDA******
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
6. Approve claims as submitted by the Auditor-Controller
7. Approve minutes of May 2 and 9, 2000, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
8. Item deleted
9. Approve a gross pay adjustment in the amount of $56 for an inspector in the Agricultural
Commissioner's Pesticide Enforcement Unit, as recommended by the Agricultural Commissioner
10. Adopt resolution setting June 13, 2000 for public hearing on Assessment Rates for the
Mosquito Abatement District, County Service Area No. 53, as recommended by the Agricultural
Commissioner
11. Schedule jurisdictional hearing for Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter to
consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding Coastal Development
Permit No. 97-0093 on property located about 1.5 miles southeast of Smith Grade Road at the
end of an unnamed right-of-way which intersects with Smith Grade in the Bonny Doon Planning
Area, as recommended by the Clerk of the Board
12. Reject claim of Robert Eugene Shaw, Jr., No 900-131 and refer to County Counsel
13. Accept and file the Proposed 2000-01 Capital Improvement Program Document and schedule
a study session for June 13, 2000, as recommended by the County Administrative Officer
14. Adopt resolution approving submission of applications from the General Services
Department and the Department of Public Works to the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution
Control District Motor Vehicle Emission Reduction Grant Program, as recommended by the
County Administrative Officer
15. Accept the County Administrative Officer's proposed budget for the County of Santa Cruz for
fiscal year 2000/01 as the basis for deliberations during budget hearings; set Monday, June 19,
2000 as the date to begin public hearings on the proposed budget and take related actions, as
recommended by the County Administrative Officer (materials available Monday, May 22, 2000)
16. Accept Treasurer's monthly cash report (on file with Clerk) for the period ending April 30,
2000, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
17. Approve conversion of extra help positions to regular status in the Parks Department, as
recommended by the Personnel Director and the Director of County Parks
18. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning for fiscal year 2000/01 Vertical Prosecution funds of child abuse cases in the amount of
$150,000, as recommended by the District Attorney
19. Adopt resolution that extends the prosecution of Violence Against Women grant from
February 28, 2000 to December 31, 2000 for fiscal year 1999/2000, as recommended by the
District Attorney
20. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning for fiscal year 2000/01 Victim/Witness Assistance Center Program funds in the amount
of $204,395, as recommended by the District Attorney (application of file with Clerk)
21. Adopt resolution authorizing the District Attorney to reapply to the Office of Criminal Justice
Planning for fiscal year 2000/01 Vertical Prosecution of violence against women cases in the
amount of $138,416, as recommended by the District Attorney
22. Adopt resolution amending Resolution No. 113-2000 authorizing the annual sale of Tax and
Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRAN) in an amount not to exceed $30 million for fiscal year
2000/01, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
23. Approve plans and specifications (on file with Clerk) for 1110 Emeline Avenue Roof Project;
direct the General Services Department to advertise for bids; and set bid opening for Tuesday,
June 20, 2000 at 10:45 a.m., as recommended by the Director of General Services
24. Approve appointment of Judy Vasquez as the alternate to Supervisor Campos on the Santa
Cruz County Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force, as recommended by Supervisor
Campos
25. Accept notification of at-large vacancy on the Children's Commission, in the category of
"under age 18", with nomination for appointment to be received on June 6, 2000, and final
appointment to be made June 13, 2000, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
26. Adopt resolution electing exemption from Congestion Management Program statutes, as
recommended by Chair Wormhoudt (continued from April 25, 2000, Item No. 29)
27. Direct the County Administrative Officer, in concert with County Counsel and the Sheriff, to
review the request of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission that the
County allow the use of motorized bicycles and motorized scooters, as defined, on streets and
bike paths within the County unincorporated area, with a report and recommendation to the
Board on or before August 1, 2000, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
28. Approve appointment of Yolanda Henry Goda to the Latino Affairs Commission for a term
to expire April 1, 2003, as recommended by Supervisor Wormhoudt
29. Refer request for $37,636 in one time funding for Community Television of Santa Cruz
County to the County Administrative Officer and direct that she return with a report and
recommendation on this matter as part of the 2000/01 Supplemental Budget, as recommended by
Chair Wormhoudt
30. Refer request of the League of Women Voters of Santa Cruz County for funding in the
amount of $5,000 for participation in the Smart Voter program to the County Clerk-Recorder for
his consideration and any recommendation he would care to offer for Board deliberations in
connection with the fiscal year 2000/01 budget hearings, as recommended by Chair Wormhoudt
31. Adopt resolution appointing Samuel Torres Jr. as County Counsel pursuant to the action of
the Board of Supervisors
32. Authorize 1.0 limited term Accounting Technician be converted to a regular budgeted
position and 1.0 regular budgeted Sr. Account Clerk position be converted to a limited term
position associated with the court collection project through June 30, 2000 with a further report
at budget hearings, as recommended by the Treasurer-Tax Collector
33. Adopt resolution providing for a zero property tax exchange for LAFCO No. 870, Capitola
City Limit Reorganization and Annexation to Santa Cruz County Service Areas 9 (Public
Works), 11 (Parks), 38 (Sheriff's patrol) and 53 (Mosquito Abatement), as recommended by the
County Administrative Officer
34. Defer consideration of operation of County Service Area No. 54 Water system (Mt. Charlie)
to June 6, 2000, as recommended by the Auditor-Controller
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
35. Accept and file report on the need to continue the state of local emergency relative to
transmission of HIV through contaminated needles, as recommended by the Health Services
Agency Administrator
36. Direct the Environmental Health Director to work with the Planning Department to submit
proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 7.38, Sewage Disposal, to the Environmental Health
Coordinator and the Planning Commission, and return the amendments to the Board as part of
Round 2 of the General Plan/Local Coastal Plan amendments, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
37. Direct Environmental Health Director to work with the Planning Department to submit
proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 7.70, Water Wells, to the Environmental
Coordinator and the Planning Commission, and return the amendments to the Board as part of
Round 2 of the General Plan/Local Coastal Plan amendments, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
38. Approve transfer of funds in the amount of $310,000 within Mental Health, Clinics and
MediCruz budgets, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
39. Approve agreement with CompuCounsel Consulting for pre-hospital care data base
conversion in the amount of $12,500 and related services, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
40. Accept and file report on status of development of a residential treatment program for
adolescents not involved with the Juvenile Justice System, and options for a long-term site for
the program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
41. Approve amendment to contract with the Santa Cruz AIDS Project in the amount of $7,568
for services in connection with the Watsonville HIV drop-in center project, as recommended by
the Health Services Agency Administrator
42. Adopt resolution approving the State Performance Contract; adopt resolution approving the
amendment to the State Mental Health Managed Care contract; and direct Clerk of the Board to
take related actions, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
43. Authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign the amendment to the Hospital
Services Agreement between Watsonville Hospital Corporation and County of Santa Cruz,
increasing inpatient per diem rate and emergency department reimbursement, effective June 1,
2000, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
44. Accept and file report on the ambulance contractor's performance for the contract year
December 1998 through November 1999, as recommended by the Health Services Agency
Administrator
45. Approve and authorize the Health Services Agency Administrator to sign contract
amendments with Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center, Janus of Santa Cruz, Triad
Community Services and modify contract with Center for Applied Local Research; adopt
resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $141,439; adopt
resolution canceling estimated revenues in the amount of $44,904, as recommended by the
Health Services Agency Administrator
46. Accept and file report on the performance of the Santa Cruz Fire Department's paramedic
program, as recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
47. Approve fixed asset purchases of a disk drive duplication equipment and a clinic lab freezer
for the Health Services Agency; and approve transfer of funds, as recommended by the Health
Services Agency Administrator
48. Adopt resolution setting a public hearing for Tuesday, June 13, 2000 on proposed benefit
assessments/service charges and proposed 2000/01 Assessment/Service Charge Reports for
County Service Area No. 12, and direct the Clerk of the Board to take related actions, as
recommended by the Health Services Agency Administrator
49. Accept and file report (on file with Clerk) on the performance of the Community Programs
that were monitored in fiscal year 99/00, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency
Administrator
50. Defer consideration of recommendations for the award of contracts for after-school activities
for children in kindergarten through eighth grade until June 13, 2000, as recommended by the
Human Resources Agency Administrator
51. Adopt resolution authorizing the Multipurpose Senior Services Program for July 1, 2000
through June 30, 2001; and authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to sign the
contract with the California Department of Aging in the amount of $739,843 for fiscal year 00/01
on behalf of the County, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
52. Authorize the Human Resources Agency Administrator to procure in-home supportive
services through negotiation, to re-convene the previously approved Proposal Review
Committee, as needed, to evaluate proposals, to notify interested parties of the proposed contract
award(s), and to respond to protests to the proposed contract award(s); direct the Human
Resources Agency Administrator to report back to the Board on or before August 15, 2000
regarding the recommendation for contract award(s) and to set a public hearing date to formally
consider proposals and to award a contract or contracts; and direct the Human Resources Agency
Administrator to negotiate with Addus HealthCare Inc. to extend the current contract through
September 30, 2000, and to return to the Board on or before June 27, 2000 with a proposed
contract amendment, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency Administrator
53. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $327,410 from the
California Department of Social Services for the Adoption Assistance Program; and approve
transfer of funds within the Human Resources Agency, as recommended by the Human
Resources Agency Administrator
54. Approve the Santa Cruz County Office of Education as the contractor to provide services for
basic skills instruction, leadership development, tutoring, dropout prevention and referral to
alternative schools in an amount not to exceed $700,000 and authorize the Human Resources
Agency Administrator to sign the contract, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency
Administrator
55. Adopt resolution accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $7,331 and approve
transfer of funds in the amount of $300,000 within the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) to
support workforce development programs, as recommended by the Human Resources Agency
Administrator
56. Approve the selection of the Workforce Investment Group as the contractor to prepare report
(on file with Clerk) on labor market information; and authorize the Human Resources Agency
Administrator to sign contract in an amount not to exceed $59,998, as recommended by the
Human Resources Agency Administrator
LAND USE AND PUBLIC PROJECTS
57. Defer report on Planning Department Policy binder until June 13, 2000, as recommended by
the Planning Director
58. Defer consideration of post-disaster policies until August 1, 2000, as recommended by the
Planning Director
59. Accept and file report regarding recommendation of the Commission on Disabilities that a
permit be required for parking lot alterations and take related actions, as recommended by the
Planning Director
60. Adopt resolution accepting a grant in the amount of $5,000 from the Department of Fish and
Game for reimbursement of costs related to participation in the oil spill prevention and response
planning process; and authorize the Planning Director to sign grant agreement, as recommended
by the Planning Director
61. Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the County and the Fire Chiefs'
Association for GIS data services to provide maintenance of fire run books and authorize the
Chair of the Board to sign the agreement, as recommended by the Planning Director
62. Accept and file progress report on ongoing activities to mitigate overdraft in the Pajaro
Valley; and take related actions, as recommended by the Planning Director
63. Adopt resolution accepting and appropriating unanticipated revenue in the amount of $10,548
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for County Service Area No. 2, Place De Mer,
as recommended by the Director of Public Works (continued from May 9, 2000, Item No. 33)
64. Adopt resolution amending the Santa Cruz County Design Criteria relating to topographical
information, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
65. Accept improvement and approve final cost for Sidewalk Access Ramps 1999; and take
related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
66. Approve amendment to agreement in the amount of $725.00 for design services for the
Branciforte Creek at Isbel Drive Bridge Streambank Protection project and authorize the Director
of Public Works to sign agreement, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
67. Approve agreement for ditch erosion repair on Casserly Road; direct Public Works to include
sufficient funds in the 2000/01 Pajaro Storm Drain Maintenance District budget; and take related
actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
68. Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit a proposal to establish an in-vessel food
waste composting system, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
69. Adopt resolutions accepting unanticipated revenue in the amount of $20,500 from residential
and commercial engineering development fees for engineering services in Public Works, as
recommended by the Director of Public Works
70. Approve the use of $4,224 in savings from the purchase of a 1-ton service body truck and a
4-wheel drive pickup to purchase two, 1-ton trucks for the Public Works Department Road
Maintenance section, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
71. Approve plans, specifications and engineer's estimate for Irwin Way Storm Damage Repair;
authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 10:45 a.m.; and take
related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
72. Approve road closure for the La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade; and direct Public Works to
issue the parade permit, as recommended by the director of Public Works
73. Approve road closure for the Aptos 4th of July Parade; and direct Public Works to issue the
parade permit, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
74. Approve plans, specifications and architect's estimate for office remodel for Public Works
Department; authorize calling for bids; set bid opening for Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 10:45 a.m.;
and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
75. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the solid waste disposal facility siting
study with the four cities; authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding on behalf of the County; and forward nominations for the Citizens Disposal Site
Selection Advisory Group to the Local Task Force, as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
76. Adopt resolution setting Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter for a public hearing
on the proposed 2000/01 Benefit Assessment/Service Charge Rates; and on the proposed Benefit
Assessment/Service Charge Reports for various County Service Areas; direct the Clerk of the
Board to take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Public Works
77. Approve amended agreement in the amount of $4,995 in additional contingency funds for the
Simpkins Tile Repair Project; and authorize the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural
Services to sign the amendment to the agreement and approve required change orders, as
recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services
78. Direct the Parks Department to report back to the Board in November 2001 with a status
report on the East Cliff Drive Project, as recommended by the Director of Parks, Open Space and
Cultural Services
79. Approve the amended agreement with First Alarm Security and Patrol; authorize the Director
of Parks to sign the contract; and take related actions, as recommended by the Director of Parks,
Open Space and Cultural Services
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
80. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept and
file status report on Traffic Impact Reduction Pilot Program; and take related actions, as
recommended by the Redevelopment Agency Administrator
81. AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, accept the
proposed 2000-01 Redevelopment Agency budget and take related actions, as recommended by
the Redevelopment Agency Executive Director (materials available Monday, May 22, 2000)
EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
82. SCHEDULE A CLOSED PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION SESSION AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THE BOARD'S AGENDA, OR AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE
COURSE OF THE MEETING ANNOUNCED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Case Name/No.: SOAL and Sierra Club v. County of Santa Cruz et.al. (California Court of
Appeal No. H020709)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation to be considered pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section
54956.9 for one potential case.
REPORT OF COUNTY COUNSEL - will be given at the conclusion of the closed session on
any reportable action(s) taken in the closed session
*****REGULAR AGENDA*****
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 9:00 A.M. or thereafter
83. Presentation honoring Dwight Herr, County Counsel
84. 9:15 A.M. Scheduled Item
The Board of Supervisors will recess in order to permit the Board of Directors of the County of
Santa Cruz Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 5, to convene and carry out its
regularly scheduled meeting (agendas are located on table at the back of the Chambers)
85. Public hearing on the proposed increased assessment rates for County Service Area No. 24,
Pineridge, and County Service Area No. 26, Hidden Valley, Zones "A" through "G"
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of March 23, 2000
b. Proposed Resolutions
Regarding public hearing items: If any person challenges an action taken on the foregoing
matter(s) in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at or
prior to the public hearing.
The time limit for seeking judicial review of any decision approving or denying an application
for a permit, license or other entitlement, or revoking a permit, license or other entitlement is
governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 and is no later than the 90th day following
the date on which the decision is made (unless a shorter time limit is specified for the type of
action by State or Federal law, in which case the shorter time limit shall apply).
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - A.M.
86. Consider adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Santa Cruz County Code relating
to stop intersections in the Mesa Verde area
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of May 15, 2000
b. Proposed ordinance
87. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding 1000 Emeline Renovation and Addition Project
a. Letter of the General Services Director of April 17, 2000
88. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding Anna Jean Cummings Park
a. Letter of the General Services Director of April 12, 2000
89. 10:45 A.M. Scheduled Item
Bid opening regarding 30th, 32nd and 33rd Avenue Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer, and Sidewalk
Improvements
a. Letter of the Director of Public Works of April 20, 2000
89.1 Consider amendment to resolution No. 247-76 amending Civil Service rules to change
probation periods for positions in the Assessor and Auditor-Controller; and Ordinance amending
County Code Section 3.12.040 relating to County employees
SCHEDULED AND REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS - 1:30 P.M. or Thereafter
90. Public hearing to consider approval of a Regular Coastal Permit as a follow-up to emergency
work undertaken pursuant to Emergency Coastal Development Permit 99-0419 which authorized
relocation of fencing, one tent, two "iso-sheds" and the outlet to an existing drainage pipe, with
an additional requirement regarding placement of fencing adjacent to a drainage way; and to
consider authorizing the Planning Director to issue an additional emergency approval for
construction of barn roof extensions, and approximately 5,500 cubic yards of grading for
installation of wastewater detention basins and infiltration trenches, or other measures needed to
protect water quality. The follow-up approval to 99-0419 requires a Regular Coastal
Development Permit and a Riparian Exception; the additional proposed measures require an
Emergency Coastal Development Permit and an Emergency Grading Permit. Applicants: John
and Brenda Stephenson
a. Letter of the Planning Director of May 15, 2000, with attachments
Regarding public hearing items: If any person challenges an action taken on the foregoing
matter(s) in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing
described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at or
prior to the public hearing.
The time limit for seeking judicial review of any decision approving or denying an application
for a permit, license or other entitlement, or revoking a permit, license or other entitlement is
governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 and is no later than the 90th day following
the date on which the decision is made (unless a shorter time limit is specified for the type of
action by State or Federal law, in which case the shorter time limit shall apply).
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9:00
Roll Call
12:00
Lunch
10:00
Scheduled and Regular Departmental Items
3:15
Recess
10:30
Recess
The Board will adjourn after
the completion of all
scheduled items.
1.
Roll Call
2.
Consideration of Late Additions to the Agenda
3.
Additions and Deletions to the Consent Agenda; and Action on the Consent Agenda
4.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Any person may address the Board during its Oral
Communications period. Presentations must not exceed three minutes in length, and
individuals may speak only once during Oral Communications. All Oral
Communications must be directed to an item not listed on today's Agenda, and must be
within the jurisdiction of the Board. Board members will not take actions or respond
immediately to any Oral Communications presented, but may choose to follow up at a
later time, either individually. Or on a subsequent Board of Supervisor's Agenda. Oral
Communications will normally be received by te Board for a period not to exceed thirty
(30) minutes. If, at the end of this period, additional persons wish to address the Board
under Oral Communications. The Oral Communications period may be continued to the
last item on the Regular Agenda.
5.
Additions and Deletions to Regular Agenda.
The County complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. As a courtesy to those who are
affected, please attend the meetings smoke and scent free. Questions regarding accommodation
under the ADA should be directed to the office of the Clerk of the Board at 454-2323.